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U.N. approves accord on Syria rights abuses

  The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution on Wednesday expressing outrage at “widespread and systematic gross violations” by Syrian authorities, the Associated Press reported.   The resolution, initiated by Saudi Arabia on behalf of dozens of states...

Rebels kill army commander near Dumeir depots

Gen. Mohsen Mousa, top commander of 156-Brigade, has been killed near Dumeir depots due to rebels' ambush, northeast Damascus, field sources said. Islam Army activists have posted online photo showed Mousa's body. Rebels have welcomed the priceless gain by...

Saudi ready to act on Iran, Syria,'with or without' West

The West's policies on Iran and Syria are a "dangerous gamble" and Saudi Arabia is prepared to act on its own to safeguard security in the region, a top Saudi diplomat said. "We believe that many of the West’s policies on both Iran and Syria risk the stability and security of the...